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Begonia Semperflorens Cultorum Group (S)

Genus: Begonia
Family: Begoniaceae
Common Names: bedding begonia, wax begonia

About this plant

Semperflorens Cultorum Group are fibrous-rooted, tender perennials grown as annuals, with fleshy, rounded, green or bronze leaves, and sprays of single or double, red, pink or white flowers from mid-summer into autumn

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H1C

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadePartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

North FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows best in fertile, moist but well-drained, neutral to slightly acid soil in partial shade. See Begonias: outdoors for further advice.

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed, stem, tip or leaf cuttings

Pests

Can get caterpillars, thrips and aphids

Diseases

May be infected by powdery mildews and grey moulds

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalPatio ContainerGround Cover

Planting Places

ConservatoryOutdoor

Season of Interest

SummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years